AI? Yes, but… what about the AI Act?
AI regulation is not just an IT issue—sustainability departments are also affected by the EU AI Act. In this talk from the “Sustainability x AI” series, Janika Ofterdinger (Nextra Consulting GmbH) and Bengt Petersen (Partner and Lawyer, Front Wing Litigation) discuss what the AI Act specifically means, which misconceptions frequently arise in practice, and how […]
AI Regulatory Sandbox: What Companies Can Learn from the Federal Network Agency’s (Bundesnetzagentur) Pilot Project
Federal Network Agency (Bundesnetzagentur) simulates first AI regulatory sandbox for EU AI Act compliance. Insights for companies on compliant AI implementation by 2026.
When is an AI pilot project useful?
An AI pilot project is useful when there is a clear use case and uncertainty exists regarding its benefits, effort, or feasibility. The pilot project serves to clarify these questions in a controlled manner before larger investments are made. In practice, a pilot project is particularly suitable when a process is recurring, data-driven, and sufficiently […]
What is AI foundational knowledge for businesses?
AI foundational knowledge refers to the shared basic understanding of what Artificial Intelligence can achieve, how it works, and where its limitations lie. It enables employees and managers to appropriately classify AI, use it responsibly, and make informed decisions when dealing with AI. AI foundational knowledge includes a basic understanding of how AI works and […]
What are the prerequisites for AI deployment in companies?
There are no standard minimum prerequisites for AI deployment in companies – and that’s precisely the good news. Fundamentally, any company can start with AI, regardless of size, industry, or current level of digitalization. Neither a highly developed IT landscape nor deep AI expertise needs to be present from the outset. The crucial factor is […]
How can SMEs get started with AI?
For small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), getting started with Artificial Intelligence is primarily a matter of setting the right priorities. Instead of comprehensive AI programs or complex platforms, a clear, pragmatic starting point based on specific business problems is needed. It is crucial to understand AI not as an end in itself, but as a […]
How do I check if my company is ready for AI?
The question of whether a company is “ready for AI” cannot simply be answered with yes or no—there is no universal standard for AI readiness. Every company starts from its own position: depending on goals, resources, data, processes, and competencies, different starting points and approaches emerge. AI readiness therefore does not mean that everything must […]
What are common mistakes when getting started with AI?
When getting started with Artificial Intelligence, many companies fail not because of the technology, but due to false assumptions and an unstructured approach. AI is often viewed as an isolated IT solution, even though it deeply impacts processes, organization, and decision-making logic. The result is pilot projects without sustainable value or initiatives that stall early […]
